Television actor Harshad Chopda shared a deeply personal incident from his past on Lock Upp season 2. He revealed that a painful breakup in his early 20s drove him to attempt self-harm, leaving him with scars. Harshad has since learned to deal with difficult moments without resorting to physical pain.
Actor Rajesh Sharma has recovered from complications caused by an insect bite while shooting for Prabhas' upcoming film Fauzi. He was hospitalized in Kolkata but has now returned home in Mumbai. Rajesh Sharma is expected to resume work on the film in a few days.
Nick Jonas celebrated Priyanka Chopra's 44th birthday with a romantic video from their Spain vacation. The couple has been married since 2018 and welcomed their daughter Malti Marie via surrogacy in 2022. Priyanka Chopra is returning to Indian cinema with the upcoming film Varanasi, scheduled for release in April 2027.
Kartik Aaryan won the Best Actor in a Leading Role award for Chandu Champion at the 72nd National Film Awards. This recognition is a testament to his dedication and hard work in portraying the character. The film's success has also brought attention to the real-life story of Murlikant Petkar, who inspired the film.
Advance booking for Vijay's Jana Nayagan has opened in India, with shows selling out despite ticket prices reaching up to ₹2500. The film, directed by H Vinoth, is set to release on July 23. In Chennai, tickets have been capped at ₹190, with no increase, and the lowest-priced ticket is ₹54.
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is the first commercial feature shot entirely on IMAX 70mm cameras. The film can be watched in standard cinemas, but only a handful of theatres worldwide can project it exactly as intended. The Odyssey film print is enormous, stretching over 17 kilometres in length and weighing around 240 kilograms.
Dhanush's directorial venture Raayan won the Best Tamil Film award at the 72nd National Film Awards. This is Dhanush's third National Award win, but his first as a director. Raayan is a neo-noir action thriller that marked two major milestones in Dhanush's career.
Aaron Larson, Jacob Wetterling's best friend, lives in southwest Minnesota with two children. He was present during the 1989 kidnapping and has spoken publicly about the incident. A new ABC 20/20 episode sheds light on the case, which remains a tragic reminder of the importance of justice and closure for victims' families.
Lyricist Manoj Muntashir won the best lyricist award for his song Jaate Hai Hum Jaane Do in the 72nd National Film Awards. This is his second National Award, following his win for Saina in 2022. Muntashir's win comes after he faced controversy over his work on the film Adipurush in 2023.
Jim Parsons, the actor who played Sheldon Cooper in The Big Bang Theory, has spoken about the negative impact of his time on the show. He revealed that he was miserable during the sitcom's peak years, despite earning critical acclaim and numerous awards. Parsons has since changed his relationship with the show since its conclusion in 2019.
